Colorado looks to cover the Buffaloes-Sun Devils pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 8-6 mark when they host Arizona State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arizona State Sun Devils were listed as -9.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-6 and 5-8-1 ATS Colorado Buffaloes will face the 12-1 Arizona State Sun Devils, who own a 9-2-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Colorado Buffaloes are 7-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Arizona State Sun Devils are 7-5-1.
The Buffaloes - Sun Devils odds would favor the Sun Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Colorado is rated No. 187 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Arizona State is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Arizona State is ranked No. 93 in NCAA basketball at 37.85 per game. Contrast that with Colorado's No. 55 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Colorado is the No. 183-ranked team in the country at 7 per game, while Arizona State rates No. 36 at 9.69 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tra Holder was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 5 rebounds but Arizona still won, 84-78, over Arizona State on Saturday at McKale Center.
Colorado suffered a 77-62 loss against Oregon on Sunday, getting 20 points from Namon Wright in a losing effort at Matthew Knight Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona State home to Utah, Sunday, January 7th
Colorado at Arizona, Saturday, January 6th